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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.19, 14,886.32 and 2,998.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.19, 14,886.32 and 2,998.69 is: 4,498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.19 : 14,886.32 = 2,998.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.19/14,886.32 = 2,998.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.19x = 14,886.32 × 2,998.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.19x = 44,639,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,639,406.71/9,924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.04

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